Makueni County has taken a monumental step towards transforming its agricultural sector with the official launch of an Horticultural Aggregation Center and Packhouse by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. The facility is set to enhance the processing, packaging and marketing of mangoes for both export and local markets. Strategically located near […]
Fruit Farming
Citrus farming in Kenya is a thriving agricultural sector with significant potential for growth and profitability. The country’s diverse climatic zones and fertile soils make it an ideal location for cultivating various citrus fruits, including oranges, lemons, tangerines, and limes. Citrus farming not only contributes to the local economy but […]
Apple farming in Kenya presents a promising opportunity for farmers looking to diversify and capitalize on the country’s unique climatic conditions. The high-altitude regions in Kenya, especially in areas such as Nyandarua, Nyeri, and Kiambu, provide ideal conditions for apple cultivation. These regions have cooler temperatures and well-distributed rainfall, creating […]
Hass avocados, known for their creamy texture and rich flavor, have become a significant agricultural product in Kenya. The country’s favorable climate, particularly in regions like the central highlands and Rift Valley, provides ideal conditions for growing this variety of avocado. Over the past decade, avocado farming has seen a […]
As the years of his professional service keep nearing the finishing mark, Mr. Mwadime has always been a man on a mission. His drive for life has been to be independent and productive even deep into his retirement years. Being a resident of Wundanyi, Taita Taveta’s agricultural haven, going the […]
Granot International Company, one of the biggest producers and packers of avocados has officially launched its operations in Kenya. Granot operates the largest avocado packing house in Israel and produces one-third of Israel’s total avocado yield. With an annual revenue of more than USD 1.5 billion, it is one of […]
Diseases 1. Algal leaf spot Cephaleuros virescens Green algae (Cephaleuros spp.) Algal leaf spot Symptoms Orange rusty spots on both upper and lower leaf surfaces which may coalesce to form large irregularly shaped patches; scraping away the orange spots reveals a grayish discoloration of the leaf lamina underneath Cause Alga […]
Introduction to Durian Fruit Durian, often referred to as the “King of Fruits,” is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. The most commonly known species is Durio zibethinus, native to Borneo and Sumatra. Durian trees can grow up to 50 meters (165 feet) tall, […]
Mango is an evergreen tree in the Anacardiaceae family that is grown for its edible fruit. It has a dark, glossy, elliptical, or lanceolate leaf with long petioles and a leathery texture. It produces dense clusters of flowers with cream-pink petals. Mango fruit is roughly oval in shape, with uneven […]
His custard apple trees flower in October, noting that during the period, they must be watered well to curb flower abortion that affects fruit formation. “Flowering is preceded by shedding of leaves in September but once irrigated properly or they receive good rains, the onset of flowering and fruit formation […]